Motoring Research
Fiat uses science to create the happiest Christmas music playlist
Created with input from a music psychologist, Fiat has put together a Christmas playlist designed to make everybody in the car happy.
Best estate cars to buy in 2026
These are the best estate cars you can buy in 2026, including the Audi A6 Avant, BMW 5 Series Touring and Skoda Octavia Estate vRS.
Explained: every type and body style of car on sale
We examine all the different body styles of car you can buy, from city cars to crossovers, and shooting brakes to supercars.
4 in 5 drivers want tougher drink-drive rules
Research from the RAC’s 2025 Report on Motoring found that UK motorists support robust action to tackle the problem of drink-driving.
How to declare SORN and take your car off the road for winter
Planning to tuck your classic away over winter? We explain how to make a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) and save money on car tax.
Is it illegal to put Christmas lights on your car?
With Christmas Day getting ever closer, the viral trend of decorating your car with fairy lights could land you in trouble with the police.
Fiat makes the happiest Christmas music playlist using science
Created with input from a music psychologist, Fiat has put together a Christmas playlist designed to make everybody in the car happy.
Christmas travel: how to find traffic information and avoid delays
Don't waste time and fuel: check the latest traffic information before you drive. We explain how to minimise your journey times in safety.
Kia joins Electric Car Grant scheme with EV4 and PV5
The new Kia EV4 and PV5 are both eligible for a £1,500 discount thanks to the UK Electric Car Grant. Here's what you need to know.
The UK’s most-wanted used car is a £15,000 hatchback
New research has revealed what UK drivers have at the top of their wish-list when it comes to buying a used car.
Jaecoo is the most searched Chinese car brand of 2025
According to Google’s Year in Data 2025 report, Jaecoo took third place for automotive web searches in the UK this year.
Research shows Porsche drivers are the least organised
Owners of Porsche, MG and Mercedes-Benz cars are most likely to leave booking their MOT appointment until the last minute.
The UK’s strangest and least-known parking laws
Our list of laws includes using cones or wheelie bins to reserve a parking space, and having an excessively dirty car number plate.
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen helps to make EV chargers stand out
The flamboyant former Changing Rooms star has been appointed as Chief Visibility Officer by electric car charging provider, Gridserve.
Speeding fines to be cancelled for thousands of drivers
An error with speed cameras on motorways and major A-roads means many speeding penalties were incorrect and will be revoked.
Updated 2026 Renault Clio is priced from £17,995
Now on sale, the 2027 model year version of the perennial French supermini has been enhanced for UK customers